- Pryor's Place
Infobox Television
show_name = Pryor's Place
caption =
genre =Children's television series
starring =Richard Pryor
country = flagcountry|United States
num_seasons = 1
num_episodes = 13
list_episodes =
runtime = 30 min.
network =CBS
first_aired =September 22 , 1984
last_aired =June 1 , 1985
imdb_id = 0086785
tv_com_id = 1767"Pryor's Place" is a short-lived
children's television series that aired onCBS . The live-action series starred comedianRichard Pryor as himself.Overview
Despite a reputation for profanity from Richard Pryor, "Pryor's Place" was aimed at children. Like "
Sesame Street ", "Pryor's Place" featured a cast of puppets (via the aid ofSid and Marty Krofft ), hanging out and having fun in a friendly inner city environment along with several children and characters portrayed by Pryor himself. However, "Pryor's Place" frequently dealt with more sobering issues than the series it so closely resembled.The theme song was performed by
Ray Parker Jr. [ [http://retrojunk.com/details_tvshows/948-pryors-place/ Retrojunk.com - Pryor's Place (intro)] ] of "Ghostbusters" fame."Pryor's Place" was broadcast on CBS (at 11:30 am ET) from
September 22 , 1984 -June 15 , 1985. [ [http://www.tvparty.com/sat84.html TV Party - Saturday Mornings 1984] ]Cast
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Richard Pryor ... Himself
*Akili Prince ... Little Richie
*Cliffy Magee ... Wally
*Danny Nucci ... Freddy
*Tony Cox ... Allen
*Keland Love ... Meatrack
*Leanne Richelle ... Patty
*Michael Sheehan ... Puppeteer
*Marla Gibbs ... Miss Stern (3 episodes, 1984)References
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* [http://www.toonarific.com/show.php?show_id=2936 Pryor's Place at Toonarific Cartoons]
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